Stock selection & indexing systems and methods
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1. The method of determining an investment portfolio, comprising:
- selecting a target index of securities;
dividing the target index into a plurality of sectors;
determining a target number of securities for the investment portfolio;
determining representative securities for each of the sectors;
populating the investment portfolio with the representative securities, wherein substantially the target number of securities exists within the investment portfolio.
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Abstract
A system, method and software product describe a customizable, index-based stock management methodology. This methodology provides for diversification and risk control of indexing combined with individual customization and active tax management. The system employing the methodology permits individual investors to invoke investment processes that track indexes to gain specified market exposure, control risk, and minimize costs while invoking individual preferences, current holdings, or social concerns
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1. The method of determining an investment portfolio, comprising:
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selecting a target index of securities;
dividing the target index into a plurality of sectors;
determining a target number of securities for the investment portfolio;
determining representative securities for each of the sectors;
populating the investment portfolio with the representative securities, wherein substantially the target number of securities exists within the investment portfolio. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16)
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17. The method of claim 21, the step of rebalancing comprising the step of selling an overweight security.
- 18. The method of claim 21, the step of rebalancing comprising applying reserved funds to an underweight security.
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19. A system for determining an investment portfolio, comprising:
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means for selecting a target index of securities;
means for dividing the target index into a plurality of sectors;
means for determining a target number of securities for the investment portfolio;
means for determining representative securities for each of the sectors;
means for populating the investment portfolio with the representative securities, wherein substantially the target number of securities exists within the investment portfolio.
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20. The software product comprising instructions, stored on computer-readable media, wherein the instructions, when executed by a computer, perform steps for determining an investment portfolio, comprising:
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instructions for selecting a target index of securities;
means for dividing the target index into a plurality of sectors;
means for determining a target number of securities for the investment portfolio;
means for determining representative securities for each of the sectors;
means for populating the investment portfolio with the representative securities, wherein substantially the target number of securities exists within the investment portfolio.
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